Leicester City paid an emotional tribute to late chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha before their return to action at Cardiff City following last weekend’s helicopter tragedy.

The 3,000-plus travelling supporters wore t-shirts, handed out by the club, with the late chairman’s image on the front and the words ‘forever in our hearts’ on the back.

The travelling fans were joined by the Cardiff City supporters in paying their respects to Khun Vichai and the other four victims of last week’s tragedy by raising and passing two giant Thailand flags around the stands while City fans sung: “You made us sing that, Champions of England, you made us sing that.”

There followed a powerful tribute and an immaculately observed minute’s silence, which saw the entire City travelling party join the starting 11 on the field, while the City fans held their scarves high above their heads.